PHYSICS PROBLEM SOLVING

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Two factors seem to have shaped this group’s dynamic. First, the seating
arrangement inhibited face-to-face interaction (see page 88). Second, member SV
effectively socially dominated the group with her forceful style. These two factors
resulted in a very dysfunctional group. There is no direct creative conflict occurring in
this group. All challenges are essentially covert. Their individualistic decision making
process is further evidence of their lack of consistent co-construction.


Controversy Model of Decision Making
The Johnson model of controversy suggests a process that repeats until the group
reaches a decision (Johnson, Johnson, and Smith, 1991; Johnson and Johnson, 1987).
The cyclic nature of the process is seen in Figure 4-4 (p.146), Process of Controversy
(Johnson, Johnson, and Smith, 1991; p. 7:7, reproduced with permission). Several

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